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Aiker Family History

Aiker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Asker, Anker, Acker, Auker, Kiker, Daiker, Wiker, Aker, Eiker, Piker

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Where is the Aiker family from?

You can see how Aiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aiker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aiker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Aiker families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aiker's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Aiker families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aiker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aiker. 100% of Aiker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Aiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aiker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Aiker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Aiker. For the veterans among your Aiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aiker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aiker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aiker

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